Mr. President – Steam Next Fest Demo Now Live!

Available only from June 9th to June 16th! Play Now!

Hey everyone,

We’re thrilled (and a little nervous) to announce that the demo for Mr. President: The American Presidency 2000–2020 is now available as part of Steam Next Fest! We plan for this demo to be live only during Steam Next Fest, which runs from June 9th to June 16th.

This is our first playable public build, and while there’s still a lot under construction, we wanted to get the game into your hands early. If you’ve been following the project, you know Mr. President is a different kind of political game — it’s not about running for office, but about what comes after: governing.

What’s in the demo?
You’ll get a hands-on preview of several core systems, including:

• Crisis events, both historical and counterfactual

• A full Activation Segment for the People’s Republic of China, showcasing how one of the two Peer Rivals in the game operates

• Domestic, diplomatic, military, and Presidential player actions

Some systems are still in progress — think of this as a guided tour through a construction zone. You’ll see the structure taking shape, even if the scaffolding is still up. That said, what’s here should give you a strong sense of the game’s direction and depth. Make sure to check out the tooltips we’ve added to almost all of the game pieces and components - they’ll help you learn the flow of the game.

Whether you're trying to push legislation through Congress, contain international crises, or just keep your approval rating above water — this is your first chance to step into the Oval Office and see what the job really feels like.

We’re a small team building something ambitious — and your feedback means everything to us. Try the demo, and then let us know what you think. The good, the bad, and the confusing: we want to hear it all. Please drop your feedback under this Steam sub-forum!

Thanks so much for your support. We can't wait to hear how your presidency goes.

— The Mr. President Team